The successful applicant will join our small team at Essential Coffee and be part of an exciting division within our highly successful global business. This position will be based in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, with the potential opportunity to work from our Perth, Queensland or Hamilton (NZ) offices in the future.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Accounts Clerk / Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper, predominately focused on Accounts Payable and Payroll, with additional responsibility for Accounts Receivable and month-end support, to join our Finance Team. This position will report to the CFO.

About the Role

This role is responsible for providing end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping support across the business. Key responsibilities include:

- Processing payroll (Xero or similar), including superannuation and compliance obligations

- Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions

- Credit control and debtor management

- Month-end processing, including journals such as accruals and prepaid expenses

- Balance sheet reconciliations

- BAS and Superannuation lodgements

- Accurate and efficient high volume data entry

- Working across multiple Outlook inboxes and liaising with stakeholders at all levels of the business

- Using accounting and operational systems including Xero, Unleashed and Deputy

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:





- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
- An accounting degree, or currently studying towards one (highly desirable)

- At least 12 months’ payroll processing experience using Xero or similar software (essential)

- Strong working knowledge of payroll, AP, AR and general ledger functions

- Month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience (highly desirable)

- Solid experience with accounting software; Xero, Unleashed and Deputy highly regarded

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills

- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business

- High attention to detail and exact data entry skills

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning and development

- Full working rights in Australia (no sponsorship available)

If you believe you have what it takes to perform this role, then we want you!

Please hit the 'Apply Now' button and attach your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Immediate start required. Only suitable applicants will be contacted

Please do not apply if you do not meet the right experience/ requirements.

No agencies please

📌 Assistant Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accounts Clerk (Burleigh Heads)
🏢 Essential Coffee
📍 Burleigh Heads